FAMILY EXPLORATION
FAMILY EXPLORATION
Stay of
8 days / 7 nights
*Low season rate in Sun Sea Discover Formula. For a crew of 6 people, Cruise with skipper, airport / marina transfers Paddles, delayed return supplements, administration fees and cleaning fees included. From:
Summary:
- D.1 : Boarding at the Marina of Bas-du-Fort – Overnight at Ilet du Gosier
- D.2 : Marie-Galante – Night at Anse-Canot
- D.3 : Marie-Galante – Night in Saint-Louis
- D.4 : Les Saintes – Night at Sugar Loaf
- D.5 : Malendure – Night in Malendure
- D.6 : Deshaies – Night in Grande-Anse
- D.7 : Fortune – Overnight at Ilet Fortune
- D.8 : Gosier – Landing at the Bas-du-Fort Marina
Logbook
Day 1
You meet with one of the Sun Sea agents that will bring you to your prestigious power catamaran, a Leopard 43 Powercat. It’s 5 PM, welcome on board! For your first night you will be heading to “Ilet du Gosier”. Emerging right before your eyes, there is a wondrous picture of tropical island surrounded by crystal clear water and white sand… It’s time to switch off from your routine! Let’s celebrate the beginning of this journey and enjoy your cocktail dinner composed with our prestigious partners: Island You, Fabienne Youyoutte Ice Creams and Longueteau Rums. Creatives recipes and traditional know-how, that honor local products.
Day 2
Day 3
Good morning on the island of the 100 mills: Marie-Galante. With less tourists than its neighbors, this island will charm you with its authenticity! Step back in time, it’s like seeing how life was in Guadeloupe about 50 years ago. Once on land, your local guide Alex BRUTE drives you in his mini bus to explore around this amazing island. You stop at Labat Distillery to dive into the fascinating history and culture of Rum! After the visit it’s time for the Rum testing! Why not taking this opportunity to grab your favorite bottle and bring it back home? From there, hold your culinary taste buds with creatives Caribbean’s recipes at La Table du Pere Labat. Tonight, why not enjoying less light pollution and go on the Sun bed for a session of stargazing?
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Travel for foodies is a serious matter – big decisions must be made on where you should explore to get the best flavors out of your trip! This morning you are welcomed at Gwakako for a 100% Gourmet Workshop! Follow Claude into his universe dedicated to the cacao farming and chocolate production! With him, you will learn more about the culture and the history of this delicious product! You will make your own chocolates bars before going on a tour around his property. For your lunch, we’ve booked you a table at the restaurant O Z’epices! The cuisine of the talented Chef Jimmy BIBRAC is reflecting his creole culture. A real laboratory where local flavors meet creativity and modernity! From there, your driver will pick you up and take you to the waterfall: “Saut d’Acomat”. Short stroll in the tropical forest will bring you straight to the waterfall, falling from 9 meters high into this emerald green bath. To wrap this day up, your private shuttle will take you to Grande-Anse, located on the North West of the island of Basse-Terre, its golden sand contrast very well with the turquoise color of the Caribbean Sea. Did you know that this place is the shooting location of the internationally successful British TV Show: “Death in Paradise”? Open your eyes, you might be able to spot one the actors.
Day 7
After breakfast, you are going into the direction of Goyave. Start in with a drive along the south coast of Basse-Terre’s island to go to the Garden of Valombreuse, nested in the middle of a lush valley of Petit Bourg. A tropical paradise full of charm and myriad colors where you can enjoy a peaceful ride onboard of an electric train before heading to the restaurant of the domaine : “Milles et une fleur”.
Day 8
It is now 9AM, your cruise is ending at the Marina de Bas-du-Fort. It’s time to take all these memories you made and meet one of our Sun Sea agents.
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